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29 Cards in this Set
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Compressed work week |
Allows for schedules to produce a full 40 hours of work in less than 5 working days. |
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Division core hours |
A flexible arrival/ departure schedule revolves around the time frame during which all employees are required to be present(division core hours) |
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Flextime |
A generic term for work schedules that allow flexible work times within limits set by management. |
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Eligibility for flextime or compressed work week? |
1. full time non commissioned employee who has successfully completed a one year probationary period. 2. Have demonstrated the ability to work well with minimal supervision. 3. Have thorough knowledge of the operations of his work tasks. 4. Have a history of reliable accomplishments of work duties. 5 Recieved skilled on recent progress report. 6. Not been on disciplinary probation in last 2 years. 7. Be capable of working 10hr work days as determined by supervisor. |
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T/F. DPS shall grant leave without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age. disability, genetic information or uniformed status. |
True |
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Who is responsible for managing the DPS FMLA program. |
Human Resources Area |
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T/F. All qualifying reasons, except Military caregiver leave, entitle an employee up to 12 work weeks of job protected leave. Military Caregiver leave entitles 26 work weeks |
True |
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What does immediate family member mean? |
Spouse, son or daughter and parent. |
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T/F The term parent does not include parents "in law". |
True |
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What does rolling 12 month period in FMLA refer to? |
An eligible employees total FMLA time is limited to 12 work weeks within a rolling 12 month period. We look backward 12 months. |
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What does serious health condition refer to? |
Inpatient care, continuing treatment which includes a period of incapacity lasting more than 3 consecutive days. |
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When and where are employees rights and responsibilities under FMLA is provided to employees? |
Provided to each newly hired or rehired employee also in common use areas. |
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What are the eligibility requirements for FMLA? |
12 months total stare service and worked 1250 hours during the 12 month period immediately prior to the beginning of FMLA leave. (An employee returning from fulfilling his national guard or reserve military obligation shall be credited with the hrs of state service that the employee would have performed if the employee had not been performing such military service. |
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FMLA Qualifying reasons? (5) |
Birth, adoption, foster care. serious health condition. Military family leave, |
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For mother FMLA may include periods of leave based on: |
Mothers physical/medical limitations(medical certificate required), time to bond with and care for the newborn child. |
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FMLA time for the father may include periods of leave based on : |
A medical need to care for his spouse due to pregnancy or childbirth(medical certification needed), time to bond with and care for the newborn child. |
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When does FMLA leave for the birth/adoption/foster care of the employees child expire? |
At the end of the 12 month period after the birth date of the child or 12 months after the date of placement. |
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T/F An employee may take FMLA leave when absence is required for the adoption or placement to proceed. |
True |
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T/F Special provisions apply when a husband and wife are both DPS employees. The amount of leave taken by one will count against the other(FMLA) |
True |
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What can be used as proof of birth event? |
birth bracelet, hospital certificate or birth certificate may be used as proof of the event. |
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What are the types of leave with pay? |
Sick leave |
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T/F Employeez falsely claiming entitlements will be subject to severe disciplinary action. |
True |
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Duty day means? |
Last physical day on the job. |
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What is the sick leave entitlement rate? |
Eight hours for each month. |
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When may sick leave with pay be taken? |
When sickness, injury, or pregnancy and confinement prevent the employers performance of duty or when the employee is needed to care and assist a member of his immediate family who is ill. Also may take 8 hours each fiscal year to attend parent teacher conference sessions. |
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T/F Employee shall inform the supervisor if the absence is due to an FMLA qualifying event. Also shall inform the supervisor if the leave is being taken to care for an immediate family member and the name, address, and relationship to the employee. |
True |
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What are legitimate sick leave claims? |
All appointments with doctors. All appointments for routine medical, dental or eye exams. |
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Upon the death of an employee, how much sick time pay will state pay the employees estate? |
1/2 of his accumulated sick time or 336 hrs whichever is less. |
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T/F. The sick leave pool was established to benefit employees who have exhausted all accrued paid leave entitlements due to catastrophic illness or injury. |
True |
